Sara Solis Email & Phone Number

Holiday, Fl, Us

Pinellas County, Fl

Central Florida Territory

Tampa, Fl

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Manage construction projects from concept to completion of sale and customer satisfaction.Initiate set p of appointments to hot sales leads. Consult with customer at job site to discuss wants and needs for the project.Survey, measure, and gather information to prepare design and estimate.Send formal estimate and scaled drawing to customer and follow up with style and color samples of pavers from several manufacturers to close the sale.Work booth at Tampa Bay Home Show at Tropicana Field 3 Times per year (November, January, July) to talk to potential customers and market the business to increase sales

Spring Hill & Brooksville Territory

Drive sales and manage account relationships and fulfillment for a 250-client portfolio comprising large and small commercial and consumer clients: contractors, maintenance professional, homeowners, and HOA organizations. Oversaw daily operations for two retail locations and grew annual revenue from $300K to $585K.► Executed relationship-driven territory growth strategies and captured significant new accounts by targeting new area contractors with competitive product offerings.► Consulted and provided pricing support on a one-on-one basis; determined and communicated project requirements through on-site survey of substrate and material needs.► Forged ties with property managers representing commercial and residential leasing agencies to generate impending project leads; recruit, interview, and place top candidates.► Ensured cost-effective product and material availability by networking extensively with healthcare, construction, and commercial business entities.► Project managed development and approval of exterior color scheme books in collaboration with design review boards in deed restricted neighborhoods; provided books to HOA to facilitate painting projects.► Achieved new business growth by offering unique and one-time deals, specials, and rebates at various self-managed open house events.► Positioned accounts for successful upsale into premium products as a deeply knowledgeable industry and brand proponent.► Grew territory from 45% to 86% of sales plan and advised senior management regarding strategy, impediments to growth, and suggested plans of action.

Florida Territory

Drive success of marketing and sales departments and manage and direct 55 representatives to coordinate color renderings, color selections, and provide multidisciplinary support of $10K+ HOA paint projects. Developed and provided for all aspects of color needs in a Statewide territory. ► Led clients through the consultative processes and aligned individual needs with strong marketing of suitable products; worked within various budget limitations and client project vision to accurately scope and coordinate projects.► Directed all aspects of project management from inception to final deliverable. ► Trained salespeople to achieve results through winning client engagement strategies and disciplined execution of the sales process.► Assembled teams and speakers to demonstrate brand and products at trade and industry shows.► Managed senior administrative assignments, including executive travel itinerary and monthly and expense reporting for regional and corporate management.► Interfaced with architectural representatives to perfect marketing plans for color tools; targeted and influenced decision making architects and designers.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Nationwide brand advocate, representative, and speaker for Voice of Color’s annual Color Trends presentation. Spoke to clients, prospects, architects, and interior designers and built strategic relationships at design schools and with design programs. Networked with key professionals and gained insight into color trends across multiple targeted industries.► Presented multiple times at 2011's Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show, the State's largest and most influential home show.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Appointed by senior management as lead consultant and project coordinator for the corporation's fledgling My Voice of Color program in Pittsburgh. Presented to and engaged with consumers and professionals at color shows to drive new business growth.

Butler, Pa

Conceived and launched this interior design business from the ground up, heavily targeting high-end design clientele and achieving $300K+ in last year annual revenue. Managed and directed day to day operations, built marketing programs, selected and managed vendors, oversaw accounting processes, and developed website layout and content.► Project managed interior design initiatives from selection through planning, coordination, and execution for up to $1MM properties; provided services not limited to custom window treatments, floor treatments, lighting, paint colors, trim work, doors, cabinets, appliances, countertops, furniture, and accessory placement.EARLY WORK HISTORY2005 to 2006: Sales Representative—Interior Design, Showroom, High End Furniture2005: Interior Designer2004 to 2005: Design Assistant

Bachelor’S Degree, Interior Design

High School, Academic Arts